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==Highlights of 2021==
In the midst of a global pandemic, the Epsilon Eta chapter has done nothing short of blossom as
both a chapter and a sisterhood. In a time where we all needed a little extra support and love, we
could always count on our members to show up and do just that. Outlined below is the
breakdown of all the happenings of our chapter over the past year. From fun sisterhood events
(virtual and in person), to philanthropy events, to socials, competitions, sports teams, to
campaigns we have made the most of our time with each other.
Over the past year we have not only been able to host fun events, but also receive honors as a
chapter for our accomplishments. In the spring, our Primary Recruitment Director, Mary Collins
made it to be a top five candidate for the Miss Auburn Campaign. The chapter came together in
support of her campaign all week and we were so proud to honor her. In the spring we were also
named the top fundraising sorority in the canned food drive led by our philanthropy director,
Mattie Whitney. Also in the spring our chapter president, Megan Hagmaier was awarded the Dr.
Lori Hart Panhellenic Convocation award. Come September another member, Charlotte Jannach
was named the Auburn Panhellenic Scholar of the Month and another member, Sophie Alaniz
was named the Woman of the Month. Along with all of these awards we have many sisters in
leadership roles on campus from student recruiters to executive board of The Big Event to
Honors College leadership to Head Pi Chi and Eagles Director to housing ambassadors and many
more. Finally, as a chapter we earned two incentive awards for having the most vaccinated
members of any organization on campus. We are proud of all that our sisters have been able to
accomplish this year and are hopeful for the future leaders they all are becoming.
Monthly Summaries
January:
● Early January - COB began
● January 19th - In person COB event
● January 20th - Virtual Formal Chapter
● January 23rd - Leadership Program for incoming Full Board
● January 24th - Miss Auburn Campaign photos
● January 27th - Virtual Program Chapter with Alan Alexander, a beloved Sorority member
Emory Alexander’s dad, attended chapter to discuss with girls on how to properly
manage finances and taxes
● Miss Auburn Campaign for Mary Collins; Included everyone signing up for shifts for
concourse hours, billboard painting, taking pictures and wearing the t-shirts around
campus
● Kappa Pickers Acapella Group has grown and has become a regular part of chapter
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● The Philanthropy Committee started a book drive for 400 students at Loachapoka
Elementary School along with fundraising. With this included $1,300 fundraised
● Photoshoots took place for the Graduates and Full Board
● DEI/Leadership Program took place for the Incoming full Board
February:
● February 10th - First In Person Chapter took place
● February 14th - Valentines Sisterhood Painting Event
● February 17th - Benefit night at Mama Goldberg’s
● February 23rd - Virtual Sisterhood event; Trivia night
● February 24th - Learned new ritual songs at chapter with the help of our Kappa Pickers
Acapella group
● February 25th - Hall Ice Cream Event
● February 28th - Recruitment workshop
● February 28th - Senior Movie Night
● Additionally, $2000 was fundraised for philanthropy and 400 bookmarks decorated for
each book donated throughout the month
● Filled up the Kappa hall for next semester
● Attended Panhellenic Convocation
March:
● March 5th - Took books to the elementary school and talked with the principal/librarians
● March 14th - Recruitment workshop
● March 16th and 18th - Spa sisterhood event in the Chapter room in shifts (to mitigate
covid)
● March 17th - Taco Mama GPA dinner, Taco Mama benefit night and had COB big/little
reveal
● March 22nd Senior dinner at Amsterdam Cafe
● March 23rd - Attended Panhellenic Convocation
● March 25th - Kappa Dinner Catering Olive Garden in Chapter room
● March 25th - Initiation for COB girls
● March 26th - Sapphire Ball in shifts(to mitigate covid)
● March 29th - Freshman date party
● March 30th - Sophomore date party
● March 31st - Informal chapter and had a mental health guest speaker to attend
April:
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● April 6th - Crossfit/ purvelo sisterhood workout and Junior date party
● April 7th - Senior date party
● April 8th - Philanthropy fundraising event called Mac and Keys to raise money for the
philanthropy in shifts(to mitigate covid.)
● April 10th - In Person Recruitment Workshop with the pizza and pjs new member retreat
in the chapter room
● April 13th - Greek Sing Competition - “Kappa Kappa Game of Life”
● April 14th - Chipotle benefit night
● April 18th - Senior tea
● April 25th - Finals brunch in chapter room
● April 29th - Coffee event for finals at well read each girl got “Coffee on Kappa”
● April 18th-23rd - “Senior Pixies” which entailed each day a different girl bring each
senior a designated gift(flowers, balloons, candy, poems etc.)
May:
● PC 17 graduates!!
June:
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July:
● July 1st - Sent in recruitment outfits
● July 27-30th - Moved into the hall and began in person preparation for Recruitment
August:
● August 1st-7th - Pre recruitment
● August 5th - Bowling sisterhood event at Good Times
● August 6th-7th - Watched ice water tea videos
● August 9th-10th - Philanthropy Round of Recruitment
● August 11-12th - Sisterhood Round of Recruitment
● August 13th - Preference Round of Recruitment
● August 14th - Bid day
● August 28th - Rave social with Tri Delta, Delta Gamma and Kappa Alpha Theta
September:
September 1st - Program chapter
● September 2nd and 9th - New member Green Dot Training
● September 7th took composites and held a purovelo sisterhood event
● September 8th held chapter and and continued composites
● September 4th filled up block seating
● September 10th - Parents formal at Red Clay Brewery in Opelika
● September 11th - Parents tailgate after the game catering Jim n Nix bbq
● September 15th - Chapter supporting SA month so all members wore denim. Also had
“speed dating” on the hall for big little
● September 19th - Senior photoshoot
● September 20th - Sisterhood movie night event
● September 29th - Formal chapter
October:
● October 11th - October 16th Inspiration Period
● October 11th Kappa Dinner - Full Chapter Event
● October 12th - Sisterhood Event Tie Dye in front of Chapter room
● October 13th - Founders Day Ceremony at Auburn Alumni Center with Taco Mama
dinner catered
● October 14th - Return of the Pin Ceremony
● October 15th - Fireside Ceremony (in person) held at Auburn United Methodist Church
and Kappa Kozy for the incoming members in the chapter room
● October 16th - In person Initiation Ceremony
● October 19th - Frutta Bowls Philanthropy Benefit Night and Bachelorette premier
sisterhood event
● October 20th - Halloween themed chapter
● October 23rd - Semi Formal hosted at Parker Hill
● October 27th - held Kappa Kappachino
● October 29th - Pumpkin Picking Sisterhood Event
November:
● November 3rd - Educational Member Meeting
● November 10th - Program Chapter
● November 11th - Tacky Prom Social With Tri Delta
● November 15th - Taco Mama Benefit Night
● November 17th - Formal Chapter and Elections for new Full Board and Executive Board
● November 18th - Candle Making Event
● November 30th - Holiday Social
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Chapter Philanthropy
This year we have also been able to work heavily to build our philanthropy. With many benefit
nights at local restaurants, our annual Kappachino, and Mac n keys we were able to raise a total
of $8,912 to be dispersed to our various philanthropies we support. Locally we have supported
an organization called Baby Steps that empowers pregnant and parenting students
facing an unplanned pregnancy at Auburn University to have their education and their babies by
providing housing, support and community. Our partnership allowed us to support 3 mothers
throughout the year and then buy all the gifts on their Christmas list. Our chapter went above and
beyond and was even more successful than previous years. As Kappa Kappa Gamma transitioned
to new philanthropy’s we had the opportunity to vote as a chapter which new philanthropy we
were going to support. We voted and chose to add Active Minds since we have connections to
the Auburn Chapter of Active Minds and would have many ways to help right here in our
community.
Diversity Equity and Inclusion
This year the Epsilon Eta chapter made many strides towards becoming an even more inclusive
chapter and sorority. This started with appointing a DEI coordinator who would be in charge of
educating the chapter, coordinating programs for the chapter, and being a resource for any
questions or concerns in regards to DEI. In the spring, she showed a TED talk during chapter
about being the ally we need for positive developments in DEI and led a discussion following the
presentation. In the fall, during pre recruitment she also showed a presentation and led a small
group discussion surrounding this topic in order to keep open minds as we moved into
recruitment. We also held several program chapters with various speakers to broaden our
chapters' awareness. Also during interviews for leadership positions, the nominating committee
asked a question regarding DEI in each one. We want our future leadership to be not only leaders
and examples for our chapter but also leaders in pursuing better understanding and ownership
over diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the new full board, there will now be a director position
in charge of DEI support in our chapter.
Operating in a Pandemic
In a year of the unexpected, we had to learn how to best operate as a chapter in a global
pandemic. The best way we did this is through accurate communication and transparency to all
chapter members through it all. As shown previously, we held many virtual sisterhood events
including trivia night and virtual baking. To best support the chapter, the dues were also broken
down into installments for everyone. Our executive board also got to attend the annual leadership
conference virtually. Once deemed safe we began to hold events in person while following all
guidelines and regulations of Kappa as well as the university. Our risk director was very
conscious of all of these rules and worked to educate the chapter on all the safety precautions
necessary. We were able to hold events in shifts while capacity was still down and then as
regulations shifted, more events this fall could be safely held with larger groups. In the midst of
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all of this, we were able to move up in our GPA ranking which is a huge success for the chapter
as a whole. This fall recruitment was held partially virtual and was completed successfully with a
large new incoming pledge class. We also held other ceremonies virtually including the new
member pinning. Overall, we found ways to make this year special even in a pandemic.
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